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Bacon Cheeseburgers with Coca Cola Onions

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon-cheeseburger-recipes, bacon-cheeseburgers-with-coca-cola-onions
Servings 6 servings
Calories 644kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • Coca Cola Onions:
  • 4 medium-large sweet onions i.e. Vidalia or similar
  • 2 Tbsp bacon drippings OR olive oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • Bacon Cheeseburgers:
  • 2 lbs ground beef (85/15 OR 80/20)
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce i.e. Sweet Baby Ray's or your favorite
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 6 brioche buns buttered and toasted or grilled
  • toppings: sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and condiments for serving

Instructions

  • To make onions: Cook bacon over medium-high heat in a large 12 inch skillet until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Slice onions into ¼ inch rounds discarding the root and skin. Separate the rings and add to bacon drippings (or olive oil) in skillet. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, mix well.
  • Cook onions uncovered over medium heat stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the onions are translucent and starting to soften.
  • Add the Coca-Cola to the skillet and stir to combine. Continue to cook over medium-low heat uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes or until softened, caramelized and browned. Most of the liquid should be cooked out. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • To make burgers: Meanwhile, make the burgers. In a mixing bowl, use hands to mix together ground beef, bbq sauce, seasoned salt, pepper, granulated garlic and onion powder.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 6 even patties. Press centers to indent. (this helps prevent them from rising in the middle while cooking.) Place onto a sheet pan and chill until grilling.
  • To cook: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil grates. Once hot, cook burgers for around 5-8 minutes on the first side, flip them over and continue to cook until your desired doneness or temperature is reached. Do not overcook. (165°F = well done) Top with a slice of cheese in the last few minutes of grilling, then remove to a platter.
  • Build burgers on toasted brioche buns with bacon, tomato slices, lettuce and dressed with your favorite condiments.
  • Top with caramelized Coca Cola onions and top bun then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 2510mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 4mg